Decanter

Published by TI Media Limited The world’s best wine magazine. It is simply the “wine bible”. Every month it provides recommendations on the world’s finest wines and tells you where you can find them. From top Bordeaux to the best value wine on the shelf, Decanter guides you through a maze of wine to help you find the right wine for you. It also offers interviews with leading wine personalities, in-depth guides to the wine regions and the latest wine news.

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Writing this month

Uncorked • A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine

ANDREW JEFFORD • ‘I wandered towards the cobalt Adriatic inlet next to the vineyards and looked back’

JOEL STEIN • ‘The more the person knows about wine, the more obscure your gift needs to be’

The perfect gift • Trying to pick a great present for your favourite wine lover, and stumped for ideas? You’re sure to find something among these seasonal suggestions

DFWE: two days of fine wine discovery • For the first time since 2019, the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter London took place over two days – Friday 7 and Saturday 8 November – marking its 28th edition. Another exceptional turnout at The Landmark hotel reaffirmed its place as one of the most anticipated fixtures on the wine calendar

The inheritance • In wine, it’s never a given that the younger generation will take the reins from their parents. Or that it will run smoothly if they do. The 10 success stories that follow give an insight into some of the common challenges faced along the way

A ST-EMILION STORY Château Pavie • The passing of its former owner in July this year signalled the end of a truly formative era for this now-famed Right Bank Bordeaux estate. Almost rags to riches, its rise to the top is a captivating tale of personal ambition and defiant determination

SWEET TREATS • A classic component of Christmas dinner, sweet wines can be rather confusing, with so many styles available. You’re sure to find the perfect drop among these 20 examples

May-Eliane de Lencquesaing at 100 • In 1978, in a notary’s office in Bordeaux, May-Eliane de Lencquesaing’s life changed dramatically. Drawing lots with her siblings for their father’s estate, she inherited Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande in Pauillac. It began a five-decade journey in wine that none could have predicted, one that carries on today with her South African estate, Glenelly

New Zealand Pinot Noir report • Quality and individuality are on the rise, but is the message reaching fine wine lovers? Our expert’s selection of 40 top examples shows why these New Zealand reds deserve to be taken more seriously

MY OTHER PASSION Ferraris with Sandra Lodi of Tenuta Gacci

Distilled • Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails

A Christmas WHISKY WISH LIST • In the diverse world of whisky, where do you start if you want to buy a special seasonal bottle? Here are 10 expert picks to point you in the right direction

HESTON AT CHRISTMAS • Superstar chef Heston Blumenthal reveals the one thing his Christmas can’t be without, in an exclusive chat. Discover what’s on his festive menu, his favourite wines and a Michelin-level recipe to try at home

The great Cape escape • With its dramatic mountains, historic architecture and lush vineyards, South Africa is a destination that deserves to be on every wine lover’s travel wish list. If you’re planning a trip, don’t miss these highlights…

Books for Christmas • Keen to move beyond the standard references? Our regular reviewer shares her pick of essential, and entertaining, wine books – a collection of perfect Christmas gift ideas for you or another wine lover in your life

Wine wisdom • Our regular learning section helps you get more...